We, the citizens of the Town of Parachute, Colorado, believing that the government of Parachute exists to serve the people of the Town of Parachute; desiring to preserve the heritage of Parachute – its water sources, wildlife habitat, open spaces, and historic small town character; seeking to enable effective citizen participation and to promote involvement in the political process; committed to securing the benefits and advantages of the Constitution of Colorado and to availing ourselves of the rights and privileges of home-rule and self-government in local affairs to the fullest possible extent; do hereby adopt this Charter.